School of Sanctuary

What is a School of Sanctuary?

A school of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary.

It is a space for those whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a space they can feel safe.

A School of Sanctuary is a school that helps its students, staff and wider community understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary and to extend a welcome to everyone as equal, valued members of the school community. It is a school that is proud to be a place of safety and inclusion for all.

The Skipton Academy's Pledge

The Skipton Academy pledges support to the City of Sanctuary vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. As a school, we recognise the contribution of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary to the UK. In working towards becoming a School of Sanctuary we pledge to:

1. Learn what it means to be seeking sanctuary and about the lives of refugees, migrants and marginalised groups in the UK.
2. Take Action to support sanctuary seekers in the daily life of the school.
3. Share this new knowledge and understanding with the school's wider community & the Schools of Sanctuary network.

We are committed to working towards becoming a recognised School of Sanctuary and we are willing for our school to be added to a list of Schools of Sanctuary Ireland.